Doctoral clinical fellows

We look for exceptional clinicians to gain a broad and deep interdisciplinary research experience.

Applications are now open

Deadline 12:00 midday (GMT) 4 November 2026

How to apply
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intro

Fellows carry out exciting research projects for three years while following the Crick PhD programme.

What we offer

What we offer

We offer successful applicants a place on the Crick PhD programme, and a three-year fully funded fellowship that covers:

  • a salary commensurate with their current clinical experience/stage of clinical training (up to, but not including, NHS consultant leevl)
  • tuition fees
  • research costs
  • training, travel and visa support

Eligibility

Eligibility

We are looking for talented and motivated clinicians who are passionate about research, have a strong academic track record and have the potential to pursue clinical academic careers.

At the time of application, candidates are ordinarily expected to:

  • hold a medical, dental or veterinary degree
  • have held a clinical post following their degree qualification
  • hold General Medical Council (GMC) registration or equivalent registration (eg GDC, RCVS, or equivalent national registration outside the UK)
  • have previous wet or dry lab research experience (desirable)

An international and inclusive programme

We are proud to be a diverse, open, international institute. We welcome and encourage applications from clinicians of all different backgrounds, identities, nationalities and lived experiences to apply. 

Crick’s inclusion strategy

Application dates

Application dates

  • late September 2026

    Applications open: the application form becomes available on the academic recruitment system

  • 4 November 2026

    Applications close (12:00 midday GMT)

  • by 5 January 2027

    Shortlisted candidates invited to interview

  • 25 January 2027

    Panel interviews

  • late September 2027

    Programme starts

  • Programme structure

    Programme structure

    Fellows undertake a three-year version of the Crick PhD programme.

    They are based at the Crick and register for their PhD at one of the Crick's partner universities (Imperial, King’s College London, UCL), determined by scientific fit.  

    Fellows are supported by:

    • a Crick primary supervisor
    • a secondary supervisor from one of the Crick's partner universities  
    • a dedicated thesis committee providing regular academic guidance  
    • a clinical academic mentor providing clinical insight, career mentorship and support.

    Note that as fellows are enrolled in a full time PhD programme, there is limited time for participation in clinical activities and clinical activities do not form a structured part of the programme.  

    Contact us

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    Research environment

    Fellows at the Crick work in an academic environment underpinned by world-class technical expertise in areas ranging from computational biology and genomics to cell and structural biology and imaging. 

    They benefit from:

    Views from fellows

    Meet some of our doctoral clinical fellows and hear about their work at the Crick. 

    Hear from the fellows

    Rebecca Morrison quote

    Rebecca Morrison inside the Crick

    The Crick is one of the most incredible places to do a PhD – you are surrounded by passionate and talented scientists from a large number of disciplines, with plenty of opportunities to collaborate and learn.

    Rebecca Morrison, Crick doctoral clinical fellow, Gutierrez Lab